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Nigerian and US officials hold fresh security and counterterrorism talks in Washington DC

US, Nigeria deepen security talks in Washington

Nigeria and the United States have opened a fresh round of high-level security talks…

By Maha Christopher
US State Department announces more than 175,000 visa revocations under the Trump administration

US revokes over 175,000 visas in major enforcement sweep

The United States has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals. These…

By Maha Christopher
Ships navigate the Strait of Hormuz as Iran sets conditions for reopening the strategic waterway

Iran lists demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has set a series of conditions for the Strait of Hormuz reopening. It…

By Maha Christopher
United States visa and passport documents following the introduction of a new immigrant visa bond pilot

US increases visa bonds for immigrants to $250,000

The US visa bond pilot may require selected prospective immigrants to post bonds reaching…

By Maha Christopher
Ships near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and Oman discuss a new maritime route

Iran nears Hormuz deal with Oman as US suspends planned strikes

Iran says it is close to reaching a Hormuz deal with Oman over a…

By Maha Christopher
Nigerian passport and United States visa documents illustrating the permanent US visa bond programme

Full list: Nigeria, 49 others face up to $20,000 US visa bond

Nigeria and 49 other countries have been included in the permanent US visa bond…

By Maha Christopher
Donald Trump and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI amid renewed US support for Rabat’s Western Sahara autonomy plan

Trump renews US backing for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

The US Western Sahara policy remains unchanged, with President Donald Trump reaffirming Washington’s recognition…

By Maha Christopher
Benjamin Netanyahu departing Israel ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House

Netanyahu heads to Washington as Iran tensions test ties with Trump

The Netanyahu Trump meeting will place the Iran war and regional security at the…

By Maha Christopher
Police responding to the Seattle festival shooting near the Space Needle

Three killed as gunfire erupts at US food festival

The Seattle festival shooting left three people dead and several others injured after gunfire…

By Maha Christopher
Cargo containers representing the new 12.5 per cent US tariff on Nigerian imports

US hits Nigerian imports with 12.5% duty over labour concerns

The US tariff on Nigeria has risen to 12.5 per cent after Washington accused…

By Maha Christopher
Oil tanker sailing as crude prices react to Iran-US conflict and diplomatic contacts

Oil prices drop from as Iran, US hold indirect talks

Oil prices reduced their gains on Monday after Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the…

By Maha Christopher
Sudanese soldiers amid US sanctions over alleged chemical weapons use during the civil war

US tightens sanctions on Sudan over alleged chemical weapons use

The United States has imposed another round of sanctions on Sudan’s army-aligned government over…

By Maha Christopher

Andrew Tate, brother arrested in US as UK seeks extradition

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, have been arrested in the United…

By Maha Christopher
Donald Trump speaking after warning Iran over alleged assassination threat

Trump warns Iran of massive strike over assassination threat

United States President Donald Trump has warned that America would “completely decimate” Iran if…

By Maha Christopher
US and Iran trade strikes after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran trade strikes after tanker attacks on Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have traded attacks after three oil tankers came under…

By Maha Christopher